Lentil Tabbouleh Recipe
Lentil Tabbouleh is a refreshing and nutritious twist on the classic Middle Eastern salad. Packed with protein-rich lentils, fresh herbs, and vegetables, this dish is bursting with flavor and perfect for a light meal or side dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing, Boiling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Cooked Lentils
- 1 cup cooked lentils
- ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
Cooked Lentils
- ½ cup uncooked French green or black lentils
- 1 bay leaf
- water
Salad
- 2 bunches curly parsley
- 10 mint leaves
- ½ English cucumber, diced or 2 small Persian cucumbers
- ½ cup tomatoes, diced
- ⅓ cup red onion, finely diced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon sumac (optional)
Instructions
- Cooked Lentils: In a medium saucepan, combine the lentils, bay leaf, and water. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 15-18 minutes until tender. Drain and let cool.
- Salad: Combine the cooked lentils, lemon juice, and olive oil. In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped herbs, cucumber, tomato, and onion. Stir in the lentils. Season with sumac, salt, and pepper before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding a drizzle of pomegranate molasses or a sprinkle of za’atar seasoning.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Lentil Tabbouleh, Middle Eastern Salad, Lentil Salad
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